The story on the front page of today's Daily News about a mother who says her four-year-old daughter was a victim of sexual assault is one we would rather not publish - and that you would probably rather not read.Thursday, July 12, 2007

No one likes to see their taxes raised, even a little bit. But the referendum seeking to continue local support for University of Illinois Extension programs in Crawford County is long overdue.Friday, April 13, 2007

This may be the year the General Assembly steps up to do something about Illinois' fiscal mess.

Even Rep. Roger Eddy (R-Hutsonville), a staunch opponent of tax increases and a strongly pro-business legislator, acknowledged in his newspaper column Monday that the state is going to have to do something just to fund the programs created in the past several years, much less pay for new initiatives like universal health care and school construction.Thursday, February 22, 2007

While few people argue with Lincoln Trail College's importance to Crawford County, there have been those over the years who have complained that the "college in a cornfield" has too few ties to the communities it serves, geographically and otherwise.Thursday, August 17, 2006

It’s been said that in our high-tech, online world we’re losing sight of what it means to be part of a local community, and to serve that community. But those who want a refresher course in community service would do well to take a look at the life of Dr. Michael Elliott.Thursday, January 19, 2006

Desperate times call for desperate measures: That seems to be the motivation behind the Illinois Association of School Boards’ push for a constitutional convention that would change the way Illinois funds its schools.Wednesday, December 21, 2005

For now, the city of Robinson is pursuing a “low-budget” method for dealing with owners of derelict properties — issuing tickets that amount to $96 per citation (including court costs) Will it work? We hope so, but it might not be wise to bet more than, say, $96 on it.Friday, October 28, 2005

Besides the crisp fall weather, something else that’s lifting spirits lately is to see progress finally being made on restoring the former Heath Confectionery building on the west side of the Robinson square.Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Behold the power of the press. Back in November 2004, a Daily News editorial praised the city of Robinson for its program of aggressively pursuing derelict properties through condemnation...Monday, August 15, 2005

After the obscene spectacle of politicians hijacking the personal tragedy of Terri Schiavo for their personal gain, it’s oddly appropriate that the best comment to come out of the whole mess should come from a politician.Tuesday, April 05, 2005

For high-school students, copying someone else’s work is a big no-no. But other schools in Crawford County should be looking at — and copying — what Hutsonville High School economics students are doing.Friday, April 01, 2005

Another budget, another sidestep. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the “reform” governor, once again had a chance in his budget message Wednesday to be a real reformer and lead the way in fixing the way Illinois schools are funded...Wednesday, February 16, 2005

As city workers hang electric snowflakes on utility poles on a springlike November afternoon, it’s a little difficult to believe the holiday season is just about to begin....Thursday, November 18, 2004

While Robinson Chamber of Commerce has been giving out “Cardinal” awards for property improvement, the City of Robinson has been seeking likely candidates for what we might call the “buzzard” awards...Friday, November 12, 2004

After a year in which public access to information continued to take a post-9/11 beating, Illinois public officials will be more accountable to those of us who pay their salaries.Friday, January 02, 2004